lawyer
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)//ˈlɔ.jɚ/noun
Definitions
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
Example: A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation
(by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.
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The stem of a bramble.
verb
Definitions
To practice law.
To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.
To make legalistic arguments.
To barrage (a person) with questions in order to get them to admit something.
Example: You've been lawyered!